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'''Curtis''' is a common [[given name]] or [[surname]] of English origin. In English the meaning of the name [[Wikt:Curtis|Curtis]] is 'polite, courteous, or well-bred'. Though it is unclear whether "Curtis" and "Curtiss" are directly related, the latter is also considered here for convenience.
A Curtis/Curtiss surname DNA project has been started and can be found at [http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Curtis%20DNA%20Data%20Base/ Curtis DNA Project]
==Surname uses: Curtis==
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===Actual people===
* [[Curtis Babin]] (1995- ), American kid
* [[Adam Curtis]] (1955– ), British television documentary produceractor
* [[Benjamin Robbins Curtis]] (1809–1874), American jurist
* [[Charles Curtis]] (1860–1936), U.S. Vice President
* [[Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis]] (1850–1933), U.S. publisher
* Dan Curtis Bassist of West Yorkshire band [[The Ridings.]]
* [[Edward S. Curtis]] (1868–1952) the photographer
* [[George Ticknor Curtis]] (1812–1894), U.S. politician and lawyer
* [[George William Curtis]] (1824–1892), American writer and public speaker
* [[Glenn Curtiss]] (1878-1930), American [[aviation]] pioneer and founder of the [[Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company]]
* [[Harriot Curtis]] (1881–1974) American golfer
* [[Heber Doust Curtis]] (1872–1942), American astronomer
* [[Ian Curtis]] (1956–1980), British singer-songwriter for Joy Division
* [[Jamie Lee Curtis]] (1958– ), American actress
* [[John Curtis (entomologist)]] (1791–1862), English entomologist
* [[Kathlyn Curtis]], Manitoba judge
* [[Kelly Curtis]] (1956– ), American actress
* [[King Curtis]] (1934–1971), American saxophonist
* [[Mark Curtis (British author)]], a British political author
* [[Mark Curtis (SWP member)]], a former American Socialist Worker's Party member
* [[Mary Louise Curtis Bok]], the founder of the [[Curtis Institute of Music]], Philadelphia
* [[Margaret Curtis]] (1883–1965) American golfer and tennis player
* [[Philip Kenneth Edward Curtis]] (1926–1951), decorated English soldier
* [[Richard Curtis]], (1956– ) British comedy scriptwriter
* [[Samuel Ryan Curtis]] (1805–1866) Union General in the American Civil War
* [[Scott Curtis]] (1984– ) Life FM radio presenter
* [[Thomas Bradford Curtis]] (1911–1993) U.S. Representative from Missouri
* [[Tom Curtis]], (1953– ), American artist
* [[Tony Curtis]] (1925– ), American actor
* [[William Curtis]] (1746–1799), English botanist
* [[Corey Curtis]] (1985- ), Mexican Cyclist
===Fictional characters===
* [[Co-Dependent's Day|Randall Curtis]], a fictional character on The Simpsons based on George Lucas
* [[Rey Curtis]], a fictional character on ''Law & Order''
* [[Izumi Curtis]], a fictional character in Fullmetal Alchemist
* Sophia Curtis, a fictional character in CSI Las Vegas
==Surname uses: Curtiss==
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===Actual people===
* [[Charles Curtiss]] (1908–1993), American Communist
* [[Glenn Curtiss]] (1878–1930), Aviation pioneer and founder of the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
==Given name uses: Curtis==
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===Actual people===
* [[Curtis Enis]] (1976–) retired NFL running back
* [[Curtis Granderson]] (1981- ), Detroit Tigers center fielder
* [[Curtis James Jackson III]] (1975– ), American rapper/actor (known as 50 Cent)
* [[Curtis Martin]] (1973– ), American football player
* [[Curtis Mayfield]] (1942–1999), American soul, funk and R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist
* [[Curtis Morris]] (1991- )
* [[Curtis Robb]] (1972- ), British middle-distance runner
===Fictional characters===
* [[Curtis Manning]], a fictional character played by Jamaican/Canadian actor Roger Cross as part of the television series ''24''
* [[Curtis]], a fictional character played by actor Spencer Breslin as part of 'The Santa Clause 2+3'
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